Before we begin, you must know that the last presentations weren't exactly up to 'Overly' standards so be aware that when you are presenting and taking up valuable class time, your product must be informative, educational, and high energy. Otherwise, I will take over and your group will be unhappy with both the situation and the score. Feel free to provide the class with a highlights worksheet or reference sheet you believe they will find useful for their midterm. I will be happy to make copies if given the papers in advance.
First, create a team wikipage on this wikispace site. Name the page after the topic given to you.
Each group must organize amongst themselves in order to prepare this research presentation. All sources must be linked to the bottom of the page.This is especially helpful since you are helping everyone in class with their midterm research paper.
Each page must have titles and subtitles to organize the page.
Each presentation needs a thesis, topic sentences, and transitions between speakers.
Each presentation must include relevant pictures and/or videos. The relevance of the picture and video must be introduced.
Each presentation must include visual graphs in order to demonstrate your awareness that many people learn better with graphic presentations.
Anticipate audience questions and shape your presentation to answer those questions. (You may find that questions serve as a great way to organize your presentation.
Each presentation should wrap up with a three-point of the 'most important information to take away from our presentation'.
Of course, every member will be expected to contribute both to the presentation and the wikipage. Students will absolutely lose points for excessive language disruptions (like, um, kind of, sort of, well). Efficiency is expected and repetition of information from another member of the group will cost the entire group points.
Possible Points: 30
Group Leader: 5 extra credit
*Groups members who are reported as not participating or not helping early enough will have an opportunity to defend their inactivity but will likely be given an alternative research assignment that calls for this research to be turned into a research paper. Topics Timeline of Instability Mrs. Overly will give a general overview of Afghanistan’s government instability over time. The time line should include which religious was in charge and how they lost their position. Timeline should include any foreign or domestic wars, identify the leaders who are greatly revered and point out any signs of corruption.
Class Separation Group Members: Season, Ally, John, Misha, Jessica
In the novel, there is a clear distinction between the two classes of people in Afghanistan (The Hazaras and the Pashtuns) Help the class understand the religious roots of these differences and how violence has defined the relationship between the two for hundreds of years. Where do these different groups mainly live in Afghanistan? How do their appearances differ? Is one wealthier or more powerful than the other? How is the inferior group treated? Are they oppressed, denied jobs, or otherwise mistreated? Identify where the different classes have made progress and been pushed back. Make sure that you also include one of the most famous atrocities that took place in Mazāri Sharīf.
Muslim Faith Group Members: Sam Bailey, Tara, Katelyn, Caitlin, Morgan
There is very little education about the beginnings of the Muslim faith in American public schools today. Teach the class about the very interesting beginnings of Islamic faith which dates back to a very familiar Christian story in the Bible involving Abraham. Identify the five pillars of Islamic practice, the most important holidays of the year, and how this faith has split into major divisions over the course of history. When did this happen? When looking at the Middle East countries, which countries are largely Sunni and which ones are Shite/Shia? Which is which in this particular novel?
Russians in Afghanistan Group Members: Lucas, Alex, Max, Luke
What were the Russians doing in Afghanistan? How did communism find a doorway into this very God fearing country? What did the Russians have to gain and why was the United States so interested in keeping Russia out? Who did America side with in order to make this secret mission possible?
Taliban in Control Group Members: Jason, Megan, Ben, Matt
Describe the Taliban’s rise to power in Afghanistan. Be sure to include their initial warm arrival to Kabul and help the reader understand how systematically, this group took over. Be sure to include pictures of the soccer stadium, burquas, Taliban beards, and any other detail mentioned in The Kite Runner. Do not go further than the late 90's since another group will be taking over the 'present' Taliban in a later project.
Women in Afghanistan Group Members: Camille, Dave S., Caleigh, Misha, There are characters in this novel who are much overlooked, but play an important role in maintaining the historical accuracy of the civil rights movements in Afghanistan. Trace the progress and oppression of women in Afghanistan over the last thirty-forty years and help us understand why the author includes Sonobaur in this story. Were women always treated so badly? How did life change for women when the Taliban took over? What laws changed for women and how did these laws effect the economy, education, and family life of Afghanistan?
PTSD Group Members: Julia, Libby, Audrey, Amelia, Dave M
This group will have a very important job to do. Many people are not aware of what PTSD is or how this illness affects the people who suffer from it. While PTSD has gained more awareness in recent years, the side effects of war and trauma did exist long before today. What was PTSD called before? How was it treated? What triggers PTSD? How does PTSD affect children differently than adults? What new research have we found about PTSD? How is PTSD treated? How long can it take for PTSD to present itself? Has US government armed forces changed their policies or treatment of PTSD?
Directions:
Before we begin, you must know that the last presentations weren't exactly up to 'Overly' standards so be aware that when you are presenting and taking up valuable class time, your product must be informative, educational, and high energy. Otherwise, I will take over and your group will be unhappy with both the situation and the score. Feel free to provide the class with a highlights worksheet or reference sheet you believe they will find useful for their midterm. I will be happy to make copies if given the papers in advance.
First, create a team wikipage on this wikispace site. Name the page after the topic given to you.
Each group must organize amongst themselves in order to prepare this research presentation. All sources must be linked to the bottom of the page.This is especially helpful since you are helping everyone in class with their midterm research paper.
Each page must have titles and subtitles to organize the page.
Each presentation needs a thesis, topic sentences, and transitions between speakers.
Each presentation must include relevant pictures and/or videos. The relevance of the picture and video must be introduced.
Each presentation must include visual graphs in order to demonstrate your awareness that many people learn better with graphic presentations.
Anticipate audience questions and shape your presentation to answer those questions. (You may find that questions serve as a great way to organize your presentation.
Each presentation should wrap up with a three-point of the 'most important information to take away from our presentation'.
Of course, every member will be expected to contribute both to the presentation and the wikipage. Students will absolutely lose points for excessive language disruptions (like, um, kind of, sort of, well). Efficiency is expected and repetition of information from another member of the group will cost the entire group points.
Possible Points: 30
Group Leader: 5 extra credit
*Groups members who are reported as not participating or not helping early enough will have an opportunity to defend their inactivity but will likely be given an alternative research assignment that calls for this research to be turned into a research paper.
Topics
Timeline of Instability
Mrs. Overly will give a general overview of Afghanistan’s government instability over time. The time line should include which religious was in charge and how they lost their position. Timeline should include any foreign or domestic wars, identify the leaders who are greatly revered and point out any signs of corruption.
Class Separation
Group Members: Season, Ally, John, Misha, Jessica
In the novel, there is a clear distinction between the two classes of people in Afghanistan (The Hazaras and the Pashtuns) Help the class understand the religious roots of these differences and how violence has defined the relationship between the two for hundreds of years. Where do these different groups mainly live in Afghanistan? How do their appearances differ? Is one wealthier or more powerful than the other? How is the inferior group treated? Are they oppressed, denied jobs, or otherwise mistreated? Identify where the different classes have made progress and been pushed back. Make sure that you also include one of the most famous atrocities that took place in Mazāri Sharīf.
Muslim Faith
Group Members: Sam Bailey, Tara, Katelyn, Caitlin, Morgan
There is very little education about the beginnings of the Muslim faith in American public schools today. Teach the class about the very interesting beginnings of Islamic faith which dates back to a very familiar Christian story in the Bible involving Abraham. Identify the five pillars of Islamic practice, the most important holidays of the year, and how this faith has split into major divisions over the course of history. When did this happen? When looking at the Middle East countries, which countries are largely Sunni and which ones are Shite/Shia? Which is which in this particular novel?
Russians in Afghanistan
Group Members: Lucas, Alex, Max, Luke
What were the Russians doing in Afghanistan? How did communism find a doorway into this very God fearing country? What did the Russians have to gain and why was the United States so interested in keeping Russia out? Who did America side with in order to make this secret mission possible?
Taliban in Control
Group Members: Jason, Megan, Ben, Matt
Describe the Taliban’s rise to power in Afghanistan. Be sure to include their initial warm arrival to Kabul and help the reader understand how systematically, this group took over. Be sure to include pictures of the soccer stadium, burquas, Taliban beards, and any other detail mentioned in The Kite Runner. Do not go further than the late 90's since another group will be taking over the 'present' Taliban in a later project.
Women in Afghanistan
Group Members: Camille, Dave S., Caleigh, Misha, There are characters in this novel who are much overlooked, but play an important role in maintaining the historical accuracy of the civil rights movements in Afghanistan. Trace the progress and oppression of women in Afghanistan over the last thirty-forty years and help us understand why the author includes Sonobaur in this story. Were women always treated so badly? How did life change for women when the Taliban took over? What laws changed for women and how did these laws effect the economy, education, and family life of Afghanistan?
PTSD
Group Members: Julia, Libby, Audrey, Amelia, Dave M
This group will have a very important job to do. Many people are not aware of what PTSD is or how this illness affects the people who suffer from it. While PTSD has gained more awareness in recent years, the side effects of war and trauma did exist long before today. What was PTSD called before? How was it treated? What triggers PTSD? How does PTSD affect children differently than adults? What new research have we found about PTSD? How is PTSD treated? How long can it take for PTSD to present itself? Has US government armed forces changed their policies or treatment of PTSD?